War update: Invaders unsuccessfully advancing in four sectors

Attempts by Russian troops to advance in the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut and Avdiivka sectors were unsuccessful, whereas in the Marinka sector, Ukraine's defense forces continue to hold back an enemy offensive.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said this in a post on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.

According to the General Staff, 30 combat engagements took place across the front line throughout the day.

Ukraine's defense forces continue their offensive operation in the Melitopol and Berdiansk sectors. The defenders are consolidating their positions and carrying out counter-battery measures.

In total, throughout the day, Ukrainian aircraft carried out nine strikes on the areas of concentration of personnel, weapons and military equipment of the Russian army.

Units of Ukrainian rocket forces and artillery hit two areas of concentration of personnel, weapons and military equipment of the enemy, four artillery pieces, two command centers and two electronic warfare stations of the Russians.

Throughout the day, Russian invaders launched a missile strike, 31 airstrikes and 45 MLRS attacks on the positions of Ukraine's defense forces and populated areas.